Earthquake: Must I say why?
Dragon Claw: Good power, high accuracy, STAB, deals with Dragon types, like it better than Outrage.
Overheat: Being the only special attack move means the recoil won't greatly cripple Rayquaza. High power, decent accuracy, deals with Ice, Bug, and Steel types.
Extremspeed: Priority, good power, high accuracy.

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I can honestly say, that this is EXACTLY the moveset I'd put on Rayquaza.

It's got devastating STAB, earthquake for Steels, powerful priority, and Overheat for a powerful fire attack to deal with Ice-types, and Steel-types with Levitate/Magnet Rise (Here's lookin' at you two, Magnezone and Bronzong!).

Like you said, the fact that it's your only Special attack makes the recoil pretty minimal, and is probably only going to be used in a pinch.

He clears out Kyogre's weather, then outspeeds the modest scarf set by 1 speed point. Hits hard with Thunderbolt.

He later can clear out threats like Adamant Zekrom ( Still outspeeding by 1 point ^^ ) Modest Reshiram ( Same boat! ), or Dialga with Modest.

The only dragons that I have to worry about are Palkia or a faster Rayquaza.

Anyway, he outspeeds those threats to nail with STAB Outrage.
Surf is for groudon leads. ( Once again, no sun is out due to Air lock )

While Earthquake is for general coverage. Takes out the seemingly rare Arceus-Electric, the ever so common Dialga, and let's me hit that troll Ferrothorn for some neutral damage.

It's easily replaceable with a Fire move. Heck, I'll probably run this with V-create when it's released :D ( V-create > Earthquake that is. Keep in mind that Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and Overheat are all still great choices for that slot. )

Rayquaza is already really fast so time for the good part. Choice band is mainly for outrage however other moves can work. However if you want extra speed go with choice scarf and if your going scarfed use adamant.

Groudon created the Land. Kyogre created the Sea. What about Rayquaza? It created a whole new tier in Smogon. This thing is insane, all you need to do is use Dragon Dance once or twice (or Swords Dance once) and sweep. Dragon Ascent is as powerful as Outrage and it deals a ton of damage to everything not resisting it. Whats could be more badass than to fly to the heavens and smash into your enemies like a meteor? Delta Stream removes its flying weaknesses and leaves it only weak to Fairy, Dragon and Ice (2x) type moves. Earthquake is Earthquake. It kills Steels and that's what it does. Faster threats? Just ExtremeSpeed it in the face. Mega Rayquaza has transcended Ubers and gone to Anything Goes. A tier made just to house it. In other words, godmode.

Rayquaza is one of my favorite Pokemon and I don't mess around at all when using him.

Draco Meteor- This is the most powerful Dragon Type move and it takes care of your Dragon weakness, also the recoil lowers the Sp. Attack, and this is his only Special move and that he has a very high Sp. Attack to begin with and it has STABEarthquake- Takes care of the Rock weakness and is an all-around great moveStone Edge- Takes care of your Ice weakness and has a high-critical hit ratioOutrage- Also takes care of the Dragon weakness, and is a very high power move with STAB

I also have it hold a Persim Berry to cure it of being confused after using Outrage

Brick Break OR Iron tail OR iron head Takes care of rock and ice types iron tail for power
but risky accuracy iron head for hopefully lucky flinch brick break for removing screens
like reflect and light screen Your pick I'd say again OR BEST FOCUS IS FOCUS BLAST as its higher power takes cares of steel types BUT DOESNT BREAK LIGHT SCREEN OR REFLECT AND ACCURACY IS A PROBLEM TOO solution is put in Hone Claws Baton Pass Glicor and your prepared for the worst

Now a specs rayquaza may seem odd, it has several unique features that make it notable. First of all, Rayquaza's movepool is exceptional. Second, with his ability and the appropriate move, can take on all weather starters, weather threats, and prominent Uber Pokemon. Third, it is highly unexpected, and highly unpredictable. Basically the recommended attacks are Draco meteor, the overpowered standard fare of most choiced special dragons. Next come fire blast and flamethrower, which take care of steel types, as well as abomasnow. Earth power hits dialga, heatran and tyranitar without the accuracy issues of focus blast. Focus blast is more steel coverage, and also takes out tyranitar. Now thunderbolt hits lugia an hooh, but more importantly nails kyogre. Surf gets groudon, Ttar and hippowdon. Finally, dragon pulse can provide STAB without the special attack drop.

This guy loves a rapid spinner on the team, and as he will likely force Pokemon out, will enjoy hazard support. As such, forretress is a good teammate. Pokemon who can handle choice scarfed threats like kyurem white and kyogre, are also helpful. Remember this set is for niche uses, so don't just go throwing it on any team.

Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse - STAB, covers dragon weakness
Air Slash - STAB, coverage decent power and a good chance of causing the foe to flinch.
Focus Blast - Covers 2 weaknesses, and crazy power and a chance to lower the foes Sp.def.
Earth Power - Large range of coverage, chance to decrease foes Sp.def.

Rayquaza is an absolute beauty, this set is about coverage and decreasing the foes Sp.def, which is either useful and/or needed dependent on if you choose Draco meteor or Dragon pulse, your gonna have to choose between the two but either is fine.

This set is also pretty good, covers all weaknesses and allows for a boost in Atk and/or Spd, really a power set, also if you choose Outrage, then pick the persim berry as your item, otherwise choice scarf to make for a dangerous sweeper.

Rayquaza(Mixed set)
@kings rock
Jolly
Likes to run
Spd and either Atk or Sp.atk EV's

This set is aimed for Rayquaza to be fast as heck and flinch the foe and just kill anything it crosses, because a dragon type move is hardly called for, Draco meteor works in this set for a powerful fast strike, plus the decrease in the Sp.atk doesn't affect the rest of the set, air slash is there just to flinch the opponent, and to handle Pokemon with the ability sturdy, this set is just there for competitive purposes, its is an annoying set to verse that does crazy damage and covers alot of types.